Food Experiments: POPSICLES!

It is a well known fact that IKEA-browsing merits the same sense of addiction that would be associated with the likes of ASOS-browsing, or peanut-butter-from-the-jar-licking. The products of these activities promising an increased value and enjoyability of life (“it’s not just a pen, it’s a principle”). From a new couch, to a metre of fabric, to a new whisk – these products all hold the promise that my life would be undeniably more fulfilling if such item were a part of it. Of course though, in most times the reality is not as grand or romantic as was originally hoped. However, not in this instance – that of the CHOSIGT! IKEA’s ice pop maker! Really it’s just freezing fancy ice, but it’s been utterly addictive fun!

Here are some ideas I’ve tried thus far:

APPLE & STRAWBERRIES

1. Pour in apple juice

2. Slice strawberries and evenly distribute between molds

3. Freeze!

DARK CHOCOLATE, MIXED BERRIES & YOGHURT

1. Grate a block of dark chocolate into each of the molds (this will make the chocolate tip)

2. In a separate container/bowl mix some honey with Greek yoghurt

3. Spoon about a tablespoon of yoghurt into each mold

4. Shave some more dark chocolate into each

5. Add the mixed berries (which can be bought in a tin) and some of the juices

6. Add yoghurt, then chocolate, then berries again until the molds are full